LS2 Timing Chain in LS1 ok right??

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May 15, 2007 | 01:54 PM

nseldy

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LS2 Timing Chain in LS1 ok right??

While doing a cam install in my LS1(66,000 miles), several people sugested I should replace my original timing chain with an LS2 chain, and that the stock LS1 sprockets would be fine. I contacted TSP about the LS2 chain compatibilty, and whoever I spoke to said, "uh yea, it should work." I didn't feel very reassured by his answer so I'd like to know the truth...

May 15, 2007 | 01:58 PM

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You'll be fine. Thats waht alot of us switch too. Call back & talk to Jon Reynolds, he'll hook you up.

May 15, 2007 | 01:58 PM

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It will work, very nice upgrade for the money also..

May 15, 2007 | 02:02 PM

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I did it.

It works. I replaced the stock LS1 timing chain with the upgraded LS2 chain. No other mods are needed.

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May 15, 2007 | 02:07 PM

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Supposed to be MUCH stronger and indeed works with stock sprockets and should require no mods to make it work.

I went with the SLP double roller myself, but im looking to get a lil crazy and like the extra safety it offers me.

May 15, 2007 | 02:11 PM

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I put the LS2 chain in my 5.3... works great! good upgrade for the $$ for sure.

May 15, 2007 | 02:39 PM

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Awesome!! Thanks guys for the quick responses!

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May 15, 2007 | 03:45 PM

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It will work just fine. Get the set like Predator suggested.

R/

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May 16, 2007 | 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z

While you can use the LS2 on stock LS1 sprockets, it is not a 100% perfect match.
There is some slack using stock gears and much less using LS2 unit.
You can get the whole gear set for ~$60

PredZ where can I get one and what is the part number? thanks

Jun 8, 2007 | 09:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z

While you can use the LS2 on stock LS1 sprockets, it is not a 100% perfect match.
There is some slack using stock gears and much less using LS2 unit.
You can get the whole gear set for ~$60

Wish I had known that sooner